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FP Markets vs IG

A side-by-side look at FP Markets and IGusing the data we hold on each — score, regulators, platforms, minimum deposit, spreads and leverage. Blank fields mean we have nothing verified on record, not a “no”.

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FP Markets

Score 8.88

Low-spread ECN execution from 0.0 pips on institutional-grade infrastructure

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IG

Score 8.26

ASIC-regulated trading with spreads from 0.6 pips

FP Markets vs IG: the short verdict

FP Markets carries the higher overall score of the two — 8.88 against IG's 8.26. IG lists more regulators than FP Markets (10 to 4), including ASIC, BaFin and CySEC. IG sets no minimum deposit, where FP Markets asks for $100. Both run on MetaTrader 4 and Proprietary platform. FP Markets additionally lists MetaTrader 5 and cTrader; IG lists TradingView. IG is the longer-established of the two, trading since 1974 against 2005 for FP Markets.

Side-by-side comparison

FP Markets compared with IG
FeatureFP MarketsIG
Min Deposit$100€0
Raw Spread0.0 pipsUndisclosed
Max LeverageVaries by jurisdiction and account typeVaries by jurisdiction and account type
RegulationsASIC, CMA, CySEC, +1 othersASIC, BaFin, CySEC, +7 others
PlatformsMetaTrader 4, MetaTrader 5, +3 othersMetaTrader 4, Proprietary platform, +1 others
Islamic AccNoNo
Copy TradingNoNo
Overall rating8.888.26

This comparison is an independent directory listing, not financial advice or a recommendation. Trading forex and CFDs carries a significant risk of loss. Always verify a broker's regulatory status with the official authority before depositing.

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